Get in the swim of safety this summer

Mon July 21, 2014

Summer is in full swing and the DuPage County Health Department reminds swimmers and pool owners to remember the following safety tips to keep everyone healthy and in the swim of things all summer long:

All swimmers:

· Stay out of the water if you have diarrhea.

· Shower with soap before you start swimming.

· Use rest rooms and not the pool.

· Don't swallow the water.

Young swimmers:

· Take children on bathroom breaks every 60 minutes; check diapers every 30-60 minutes.

· Make sure everyone knows how to swim. Use life jackets appropriately.